Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
The Great Race - March 19, 2026 10am & 12:30pm
 
Provider Name
Westhampton Beach Perf Arts Cntr
 
Justin Harris

Westhampton Beach , NY 11978
Phone:
631-288-2350
Email:
justinh@whbpac.org
Website:
www.whbpac.org
Program Description
Join our characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race with their grandkids, Freddie and Ivy. The show weaves a family celebration with a re- telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore-- the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac. When the Jade Emperor needs a way to tell time, he decrees that there will be a Great Race. The first twelve animals to cross the mighty river will have a year named after them. This 12-year cycle will mark the passage of time. Which animals win the race? What are the traits that help them cross the river? Why do the Rat and Cat become enemies? Learn how each animal earned its place in the Chinese Zodiac through this new performance from HTY, featuring a cast of 4, traditional Chinese music, Jingju and martial arts, and a whole lot of fun!
 
Categories
Theatre-Musical (TH), Storytelling (TH) ,
 


Additional Resources 
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Program Recommendations
Grades
K,1,2,3



See Video  
Arts Standards
1,2,3,4


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Arts: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts , Global / Multicultural Studies , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,3,4



Cost 
Cost Single: $17/ticket
Cost Multiple:


Duration
60 minutes